Dreaming about the garden in winter is a pleasant pastime.
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No need to dig deep for useful and appreciated gifts
From a cold frame to a plant a month, here are suggestions from someone who knows their value.
In landscape design, consider function as well as beauty
Plants can prevent erosion, offer animal habitat and much more.
Gift guide: 13 green ideas for friends, family – and maybe even you
Give sustainable, more meaningful gifts this holiday that also happen to be more in line with your personal ethos.
Kalanchoes brighten winter days, but don’t overwater
The blooms are yellow, pink, orange, red or white.
For Christmas, give these books to the gardener/reader in your life
From Shakespeare’s gardens to a how-to gardening handbook for the homebrewer, they run the gamut.
Plants can be just as beautiful inside as out
Here are some suggestions for making wreaths and other artful decor for your home.
Gardener isn’t the boss of a cat or the coming winter
A kale-loving feline reminds a Maine woman she’s not in control of what happens to what she plants.
Don’t bag up your leaves for the city to collect
They’re useful in your own garden.